CWC Boys track team fighting for wins this season

The CWC boys track team has been working hard this season. It could be said that the team has taken the philosophy of Al Davis, the late owner of the Oakland Raiders, “Just win, baby.”

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Posted Apr. 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Posted Apr. 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM

The CWC boys track team has been working hard this season. It could be said that the team has taken the philosophy of Al Davis, the late owner of the Oakland Raiders, “Just win, baby.”

“This team has a different feel than past years,” said head coach Bart King. “The guys come into meets not just looking to compete, they feel like they can go in and win every time.”

While the Bulldogs haven’t won every meet, they are giving it their all at each meet.

The team is led by two-time state finalist Michael Brown, who regularly crushes the competition in the 800-meter and 1600-meter runs.

Brown recently even added the 3200-meter run at a meet, winning it as well.

When you look at sprints one name jumps out, Jake Russell. Russell has been pushing the competition in the 100-meter and 200-meter runs at this year’s meets.

“We have the guys who have stepped up in the past, but we also have kids that have come out of nowhere,” said King. “Joe Matz is one that comes to mind. Joe has been running hurdles for us, but now he is consistently finishing first or second in the 300-meter hurdles at about every meet.”

Monday at Mt. Carmel, Carmi was led by Brown, finishing first in the 800-meter and 1600-meter, Russell first in the 200-meter and Matz first in the 300-meter hurdles. The team finished the meet in third place. Check out Thursday’s Carmi Times for full Bulldog results from Mt. Carmel.

“I really like where we are,” added King. “We have a lot of guys stepping up for us this year.”